How to Write a Job-Winning Cover Letter
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A Good Resume Invites Recruiters to Read Your Cover Letter
I always looked at the person's resume first. I quickly
breezed over qualifications and employment history. If they
looked promising in these areas, then I would look at the
cover letter.
The cover letter gave me further insight into the person,
e.g. how organized they are by examining the presentation
of the letter, whether or not they had taken the time to
find out anything about my company, whether or not they
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have had or do have any ties to the company, whether or
not they have specified the job they want, will they travel,
and so on.
What all this means is you need both a resume and a cover
letter. The meat is in the resume. I wanted the facts and I
wanted 'em fast. If a person looked promising from the
resume, then I read the cover letter, and then I call 'em
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in for an interview. That's where the rubber meets the road.
The Goal of a Cover Letter
So, this brings up your goal in creating a cover letter ...
... to introduce yourself to the company and to
sell yourself.
If you do this well enough, you are at the top of the
list for an interview, assuming you are qualified for
the position.
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Creating a Strong Cover Letter
1. Make it short. Definitely no more than one page. Half a
page is better. Two paragraphs is even better. If you can
whittle it down to that and make your case succinctly, then
you are proving yourself to be a great communicator. That's
a huge bonus in my book.
2. Be professional and concise. Never try to be humorous.
Keep your tone on a "business only" level.
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3. Always put yourself in the best light and never give hints
that you may be underqualified, even if you think you are.
4. Never mention work experience in the cover letter that
isn't included on your resume. This no-no equals an
automatic strike out.
5. Make sure it contains no typos or poor grammar. Have
someone proof your letter before using it.
6. Know what you are applying for. Be specific. Know the
job title. Never say you'll take anything available. You are a
professional. State the job title you are wanting to be
considered for in the first paragraph of your cover letter.
7. I always asked candidates why they wanted ......
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